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Discuss the legal implications of online piracy.


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Online piracy is the unauthorized copying, distribution, and/or consumption of copyrighted material over the internet. It is illegal and infringement of copyright laws carries penalties, including fines and jail time. Copyright holders can pursue legal action against those who engage in online piracy, and the offenders risk facing civil lawsuits and criminal charges. Additionally, countries have begun implementing laws that protect intellectual property, such as the stop online piracy (SOPA) and the protect IP (PIPA) act in the United States.